Ramadan is coming. It’s the time when Hamas usually claims that Israel is taking over Al-Aqsa mosque. What really happens is that /Israel places limits on the number of Muslim worshippers that are allowed to go in. The mosque and courtyard have limited space. Israel also screens out potential rioters by age. In the past, … More Gaza War 3 Mar
This week there was a scrabble tournament in Jerusalem. It was held at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. We hadn’t visited this location for a few years. It has changed very much in the time we were away. It has developed into a really lovely place to visit. There are two cafes there. We had lunch … More Still Playing Scrabble
The Media seems full of reports on murders, assassinations, and mass killings. I’m going to focus on just part of them. I mentioned Shireen Abu Akleb in a previous post. The main change is that CNN decided to blame Israel after an investigation that consulted ONLY proponents of the Palestinian claims. Small wonder that they … More Assassinations !?
Amnesty International, founded in 1961 to help protect human rights, has failed completely to follow the guidelines claimed in its’ own statement of purpose. “We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion” “We investigate and expose the facts, whenever and wherever abuses happen. “ But look at what their latest report, released last … More Another Idol Topples
While All the big media networks were following the hostage situation in Coffeyville, Texas, there were other places that didn’t get as much attention. My area is one of them. In Jerusalem there has been an ongoing confrontation between the police and some Arab residents of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The Arab families live in … More It’s Still a Tough Neighborhood
I posted yesterday morning. In the afternoon I went to the Israeli Knesset for the program marking the defeat of Nazi Germany. While waiting for the program to begin I spoke with the Belgian Ambassador to Israel. I mentioned much of what I had posted during our conversation. Then we entered the main hall. After … More Gambling with Lives
I love Opera. I often listen to taped recordings of complete operas with internationally known stars while working in my study. I’m especially fond of the most popular old ones by Verdi and Puccini. But I also like many many others. One that is high on my list of likes is Donizetti’s L’elisir D’amour . … More An Opera in Jerusalem
It was delightful, and lots of fun! No, this is not a review of that old Marx Brothers movie. It was funny. But this was a REAL night at a REAL Opera performance. We live a few miles South of Jerusalem. For many years there was no opera in Jerusalem. Even today, there really isn’t … More A Night at the Opera
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